
Higher Education
Esteemed Learning Institutions
The Treasure Coast is a community of continuous learners with several local and regional institutions available to help you achieve your goals. Indian River State College, recognized for excellence at both the state and national levels, offers five campuses throughout the region with 150+ industry- and job-focused programs. And if you’re looking to go into family medicine or pediatrics, Florida State University College of Medicine in Fort Pierce offers third- and fourth-year clinical training.



- Local Universities & Colleges
- Career & Technical Education
- Regional Education

Earn More Than a Diploma
This is more than learning for learning’s sake. This is hands-on career training — education for the rest of your life. In 2019, Indian River State College (IRSC) was selected from 1,000+ state and community colleges for the coveted Aspen Prize which recognizes the high rates of degree completion and high earning averages of graduates. IRSC also renewed its commitment to the IRSC Promise in 2022 — a program which allows qualified high school graduates from local counties to earn their associate degree at no tuition cost. Keiser University is a statewide educational resource with a campus in Port St. Lucie that helps students develop in-demand skills to work in Florida’s key industries.

Bridge the Gap to an In-Demand Career
The Treasure Coast is a great place for families, and the K-12 educational experience is just as remarkable. The Career & Technical Education that takes place at St. Lucie County School District prepares students for a wide array of careers from business and marketing to engineering to agriculture to digital media.
Additionally, Indian River School District’s Treasure Coast Technical College offers Career Dual Enrollment (CDE), allowing high school students to enroll in post-secondary courses and earn hours toward a career and technical program certificate, and also dozens of career training and technical certificate programs, from accounting to web production.

Renowned Schools within an Hour’s Drive
Enjoy the Treasure Coast’s low-crowded beaches while attending school just a short drive away. The extended area is home to some of the state’s most renowned schools, including the University of Central Florida (UCF) and Florida Atlantic University (FAU) — with strong ties to the aerospace and marine industries respectfully. UCF was named among the Top-20 Most Innovative Colleges in the Nation by U.S. News & World Report for the fifth consecutive year in 2022 while FAU is one of the most diverse public universities in Florida, including nationally ranked programs in business, engineering, nursing and more.